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by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BROWN WINS!!!!!!
Replies: 67
Views: 6241

Re: BROWN WINS!!!!!!

I just watched his victory remarks video. He is a real good impromptu speaker and ran a clean campaign. I couldn't help but think that I just might be watching a future President if he can perform well in office. He seems articulate. Even if not, he has certainly invigorated the Republican Party. Ma...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey guys, don't forget - SHOT news should be posted tomorrow
Replies: 3
Views: 439

Re: Hey guys, don't forget - SHOT news should be posted tomorrow

I applaud what they have done to the grip frame to make it a better competative training tool similar to a 1911, but this trend to the use of polymer grip frames is not my personal "cup of tea".

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey guys, don't forget - SHOT news should be posted tomorrow
Replies: 3
Views: 439

Re: Hey guys, don't forget - SHOT news should be posted tomorrow

Those no good Quinn Brothers will be posting their experiences too! :lol: I'm sooooo jealous! Seriously, two nicer guys you would not know.

http://www.gunblast.com/SHOT_Show_2010.htm

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?
Replies: 21
Views: 2729

Re: Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?

Ted, me too. It sounds like many people are having positive experiences. I'm glad I posted this.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?
Replies: 21
Views: 2729

Current Marlin quality: Your experiences?

Guys, what have you heard about current Marlin quality since Remington took over? I remember reading more than one post here with new rifles having quality issues. I was hoping that it would all get sorted out, but recently after it was posted that Ceribus (parent of Remington) took over Barnes Bull...
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Stamper has passed
Replies: 25
Views: 1500

Re: Jeff Stamper has passed

Good idea, John. Thanks for doing that.

Very sad news. :cry:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SA or DA(which)
Replies: 27
Views: 2763

Re: SA or DA(which)

This is a video made by my friend "Camp Cook" who lives in Canada and is a very accomplished outdoorsman. I've known him for years from the 454 Casull forum. I think his video which compares heavy 45 Colt and 454 in a double action custom Ruger SRH 454 shows that with practice you can shoo...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT prayer request
Replies: 22
Views: 1565

Re: OT prayer request

Mike, prayers sent for you son. Good on him to go there!

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Teacher arrested at JFK
Replies: 21
Views: 1774

Re: OT- Teacher arrested at JFK

I work in public education and that was just too funny!!!!!! :lol:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 827

Re: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!

Lobo, I checked GunBroker and there were many parts for sale at very reasonable prices. Just check in there from time to time and I'm sure you can find what you need at a reasonable price, unless you need so many parts that a "beat up parts gun" would be better.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 827

Re: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!

Sounds like you need a beat up or incomplete parts gun to restore yours and your friends. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 827

Re: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!

Lobo, what part? I'm not going to completely dismantle my rifle to take measurments for you if its too miniscule or complex. But I will try to help if it doesn't put my own rifle at risk given my limited gunsmithing abilities.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 827

Re: OT Hey Mauser 71/84 Experts !!!

Dang Hobie, you rock! I would have to take mine apart and post pictures! :lol:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 in 338 Federal
Replies: 5
Views: 2405

Re: Savage 99 in 338 Federal

Yeah, that sounds feasable. I have a BLR in 358 Win and have no interest in the 338 Fed for that reason! :D

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 in 338 Federal
Replies: 5
Views: 2405

Re: Savage 99 in 338 Federal

Mic McPherson who works closely with Savage Arms told me that when the original 99's were chambered in the 284 Winchester that receiver flexing (my words, not his) caused a lot of case stretching. He was really advocating for Savage to thicken the receiver walls on the new models so they could bette...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT. I JUST GOT KICKED OFF THE S&W FORUM, AGAIN.
Replies: 122
Views: 11608

Re: OT. I JUST GOT KICKED OFF THE S&W FORUM, AGAIN.

Well, if Terry won't be "Cap'n ALLCAPS" anymore, then we need a new hero to play the part of the Cap'n and I nominate Ed for 2010. Maybe we need to elect who plays the hero every year????? :lol: :lol:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey 86er, Got that 4" .45 Redhawk?
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: Hey 86er, Got that 4" .45 Redhawk?

Man, I wish I could get my hands on some cases with that "Hvy 45 Colt" headstamp. That would be soooo cool! 8) 8)
-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAst bullets in the BLR .450 marlin
Replies: 22
Views: 3010

Re: CAst bullets in the BLR .450 marlin

I see no reason why the .450 can't be loaded to the 55,000+ psi (VS 40,000 and something in the Marlin lever-gun) which is approximately the working pressures (a bit less actually) of the 30'06, 270, 308 class of calibers commonly used in the BLR. My God, Man! You've been given some darn good advic...
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAISE THE LORD and thanks for the prayers!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 875

Re: PRAISE THE LORD and thanks for the prayers!!!

I'm doing a "Happy Dance!" :lol:
-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT. I JUST GOT KICKED OFF THE S&W FORUM, AGAIN.
Replies: 122
Views: 11608

Re: OT. I JUST GOT KICKED OFF THE S&W FORUM, AGAIN.

OK, I'm going to go out on a limb here and hoping I don't offend anyone, especially TM himself. I've gradually gotten to know TM like a lot of people here over the years. I whole-heartedly confess that his use of ALL CAPS was originally disconcerting to me as I work in PUBLIC EDUCATION, and while I ...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.
Replies: 44
Views: 4666

Re: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.

Deleted for being too political.
-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.
Replies: 44
Views: 4666

Re: OT-Tom Selleck and the Coen's.

Is Bruce Cohen one of the Cohen Brothers? He is one of two parties banking the gay marriage challenge in CA that will go to the SCOTUS and apply to all of you. If he is, still want to see his western film???? :evil: :evil: The case marks the first federal trial to examine if the U.S. Constitution pe...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP WITH 50-110 FEEDING
Replies: 23
Views: 1742

Re: HELP WITH 50-110 FEEDING

Wow, good to know. Thanks for telling us. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Prayer request for my youngest grandson (23 months)
Replies: 39
Views: 2507

Re: OT-Prayer request for my youngest grandson (23 months)

Ouch! :o :( I hope he heals OK. Prayers sent. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP WITH 50-110 FEEDING
Replies: 23
Views: 1742

Re: HELP WITH 50-110 FEEDING

That was a good explanation, Steve, thanks! Eagles, I confess I sort of have to agree with Kansas Ed's earlier post. Did you specify that your cartridges should be 2.80? Otherwise, I don't know why Mike did not use original 50-110 COL even IF loaded to +P pressure. Its the nature of commercial ammun...
by CowboyTutt
Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barnes Bullets purchased by Ceribus - Remington
Replies: 5
Views: 409

Re: Barnes Bullets purchased by Ceribus - Remington

Jeff Quinn just emailed me and few others to say that Randy Brooks is staying on to run the company, at least for now.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Leverage: A .500 S&W Mag Leverguns Available NOW
Replies: 82
Views: 19069

Re: New Leverage: A .500 S&W Mag Leverguns Available NOW

Last I heard mid-December from a reliable source they are scrambling to have good prototypes for the SHOT SHOW so I don't think they are truly production ready yet. I'll wait until Jeff Quinn gets his mitts on one.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Update on Mom
Replies: 17
Views: 754

Re: OT -- Update on Mom

That's pretty good news, Doc! I'm happy for you! -Andy
by CowboyTutt
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane
Replies: 15
Views: 2605

Re: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane

Nice car and plane Bill! (I particularly like the car!)

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buddha, Jesus, Tiger and Brit - OT Religion
Replies: 29
Views: 4242

Re: Buddha, Jesus, Tiger and Brit - OT Religion

I haven't killed anyone in at least a week. :wink:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards
Replies: 24
Views: 1087

Re: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards

I just noticed the caption on the bottom of the video as I was watching it again:
This is a video response to 550 Yard, 30-30 Winchester 94, Hornady 160gr FTX
-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards
Replies: 24
Views: 1087

Re: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards

It was still a nicely placed shot. He narrowly missed the bucket sitting on top of the boulder.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's with Ruger
Replies: 26
Views: 2831

Re: What's with Ruger

The single action market has been pretty dull and boring for a long time if you ask me. I think an 8 shot SA is nifty keen and a 7 or 8 shot double action revolver is the most reliable, dependable gun you could want for concealed carry. Just my two cents. -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards
Replies: 24
Views: 1087

Re: Minute of Rock at 1100 Yards

I'm pretty sure that was filmed at Gateway, CO where they have the Dynamite Shoot every year. He must have been using most of the elevation available to him as the ladder bar sight on his rifle is pretty small and that's a pretty light bullet. My 43 Mauser could do it better! :lol: :roll: Seriously ...
by CowboyTutt
Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 450NE v.45-70
Replies: 4
Views: 2958

Re: 450NE v.45-70

Oooooo, Joe, I wish I could get my powder-stained fingers on that 380 grain Rhino Bullet for my 375 H&H Ackley. The best I've done so far is a Woodleigh 350 protected point at 2500 fps at the muzzle at out my CZ 550 American Safari bolt action rifle. I need to try the new NF bullet and see what ...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any SHOT or SCI attendees here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1021

Re: Any SHOT or SCI attendees here?

I was going to go to SHOT this year until I saw they scheduled the entire event over the week and not a weekend. I would have to use 5 sick days to attend and just can't do that and make a more important event later in the year. So, I hope one of you guys does a good write-up on SHOT!!!! :lol: -Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

Yup, just a tablespoon seems to do it. After cleaning a lot of cases, you just freshen it up by adding a bit more of the powder. I'm currently using it in corn cob media but I need to get some of the very small walnut from the same place that Jim Williamson does that will not clog the flash hole. -T...
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

Same to you Don! I hope to make it out to WY again this year, so will try to connect. Or better yet, maybe at FoBD in CO. My article on the facility is almost done and Mic has started editing it, so it shouldn't be too much longer.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

After buying two motorcycles in 2009 my friend said I'm single handedly trying to support the economy. :roll: :lol:

I haven't tried the bags but actually that does sound like a good idea.

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

The link is working again. Go figure. :roll: :roll:

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

Alnitak, I tried the link and its not working right now. I don't know why. I'll contact Jim W. in the morning so I can send you the exact link for the proper walnut shell size and hopefully the BrassWorld link will work by then too. Thanks for caring enough to ask. I'm just trying to help. I appreci...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is better, corn cob or walnut?
Replies: 42
Views: 2808

Re: What is better, corn cob or walnut?

Hi guys. I'm probably wasting my breath here, but I'm going to say it again in the hopes someone actually listens. My friend Mic McPherson gets free samples on new products all the time in the hopes he will write about them. Mic reloads for a living, and his best friend is Jim Williamson. Either of ...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2084

Re: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

NonPC, my good friend, I have spent probably overall 3-4x's sum total the price of the original rifle. I'm not embarased to say that I originally bought the rifle with the intention of it being modified by Mic to be the best it could be (it was Paco himself who refered me to Mic), and it was more af...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Mom UPDATED in last post
Replies: 56
Views: 3504

Re: Prayer Request for Mom UPDATED in last post

I feel for you Hobie. My Mom is real sick with chronic asthma but also seems to have developed bronchitis while I'm down here in SoCal. She's on antibiotics now and should be OK, but they we still need to deal with the chronic asthma after that. She can hardly breath at times and it scares me. Anyho...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan
Replies: 27
Views: 24459

Re: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan

Personally I think if you are planning to use a Marlin I'd go for a 50 AK, however if you are using a modern 86/71 platform I'd go with a 50/110. JFE, thanks for clarifying about the 510 KE. I had forgotten it is shorter and your correct. I also would agree that as long as you handload and can be s...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan
Replies: 27
Views: 24459

Re: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan

I believe Mic's 510 Kodiak Express is just a 50-110 case loaded to higher pressure that modern 1886 rifles and Marlin's that Mic converts can handle. He puts a very slight shoulder on the case so it can't be loaded into an antique 50-110 rifle for safety purposes. Furthermore, while Mic started maki...
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2084

Re: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

AJ, I'm actually looking forward to writing about it. It took me over two pages of hand-written notes to list everything Mic did to the rifle! :shock: 8)

-Tutt
by CowboyTutt
Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2084

Re: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

NonPC, we originally used a thicker coating on the bolt to correct for headspace, but the chamber was OK. After we discovered that the ejector was so proud that it was taking all the case head thrust and was getting battered (thus creating a head-space issue-again), the rifle went back to Mic to hav...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2084

Re: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

I have to agree with 1886 on this. I think that 1886 is a "repeat offender" er, uh, "repeat customer" of Mic's as I am. :lol: Mic is very particular about what he uses and he makes a living reviewing free samples of gun associated products and services. The fact he chose Robar's ...
by CowboyTutt
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Avatar
Replies: 30
Views: 2843

Re: MOVIES - Avatar

Gun Smith and Rifleman, maybe I wasn't clear, but the round-ups are a good thing but "preservationists" are trying to block this practice. As I said, I guess they would rather the horses starve.

Now if only I had a place to keep a horse and could get one of these mustangs.... :)

-Tutt